Thousands reportedly attended the wedding of the grandson of a Chasidic leader in Jerusalem on Wednesday, despite Israel’s coronavirus restrictions strictly prohibiting such a large gathering.
Attendees had been invited by the leader of the Belz dynasty, Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach, who stated that he valued the ‘spiritual wellbeing’ of his congregation over the government’s restrictions.
Videos from the wedding show thousands – mostly unmasked – gathering at what appears to be an open air structure, although there were conflicting reports as to whether the event was held indoors or outdoors.
Israeli government restrictions limit the number of people that can gather indoors to ten, and outdoors to 20.
